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Gluten-free pasta with chicken and a cream, butter and Parmesan sauce.
Kitchen-testing note: A documented cooking test is pending. Timings in the method are estimates; finished yield and results have not been confirmed in our current testing log. Nutrition figures and unsupported historical rating totals have been removed.
Before you cook
Choose a pasta actually labeled gluten-free and follow its package directions. Check the other packaged ingredients individually. The old page’s brand certification, price and product-shape claims were not supported by current exact-product evidence. This recipe contains dairy.
Choosing gluten-free ingredients
Check the exact products you buy, especially flour, oats, bread, pasta, sauces and broth. Gluten-free labeling and third-party certification are different. A recipe page or scanner cannot guarantee a dish’s preparation. Use clean equipment and protect ingredients from contact with gluten-containing foods. Gluten-free does not mean free of dairy, eggs, nuts or other allergens. See the FDA guide to gluten-free labels.
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1Prepare Check the pasta and other packaged ingredient labels. Have the sauce ingredients ready. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
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2Cook the chicken Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken, turning as needed, until its thickest part reaches 165°F with a food thermometer. Thickness affects timing. Move it to a clean plate and keep warm.
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3Start the sauce Reduce the heat. Melt the butter in the skillet, add minced garlic and cook about one minute without browning it. Stir in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring.
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4Cook the pasta While the sauce simmers, cook the gluten-free pasta according to its package, timing it to finish near the sauce. Before draining, reserve half a cup of the cooking water.
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5Finish the sauce On low heat, stir in the Parmesan gradually until incorporated. Add optional nutmeg and season with salt and white pepper to taste. Use only as much reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
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6Combine and serve Slice the cooked chicken on a clean board. Toss drained pasta with sauce and add the chicken. Serve promptly, with optional parsley. This method has not yet had a documented kitchen test.
Food handling and leftovers
Use a food thermometer and the safe cooking temperature chart. Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, in shallow containers as appropriate. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Use refrigerated cooked leftovers within 3–4 days; reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F. These are general handling limits, not a tested texture or shelf-life claim for this recipe. See USDA leftover guidance.
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